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Birth
Clark was the ninth born child of ten. His parents were decedents of English and Scottish. Born into a family of planters in Caroline County, Virginia. -
The Northwest Indian War
At the age of 19, Clark joined the military force and fought in the Northwest Indian War. He journaled every mission he went on and continued this documenting for the rest of his life. Clark was later the captain in the Indiana militia and on a mission to talk with the Creek and Cherokee tribes. -
Battle of Fallen Timber
In the Northwest Indian War, Clark was the commander of riflemen. This helped make and end to the war. Because of this service, Clark was sent on a mission as the leader to confront issues with the Natives. -
Resignation
When Clark was only 26 years old, he resigned from the military. He resigned because his health was causing problems. He returned to the family plantation in Kentucky. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
When Clark was 33 years old, Meriwether Lewis called him up to lead and expedition. The journey lasted three years, and explored the Louisiana Purchase Territory. They were to report back to President Jefferson on information like plants,animals, and geography. -
Marriage
At age 38, Clark married Julia Hancock. In the course of ten years, they had five children. They were married up until Hancock's death in 1820. -
Death of a Friend
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were fairly close friends. They often supported each other in their political platforms. When Lewis died, Clark heavily drank, became lonely, had a lot of debt, and pertained a lot of family issues. -
Appointed Missouri Territorial Governor
Because of Clark's work on the Louisiana Purchase expedition, President Madison offered him the job of governor. He was the longest ambassador serving over the Natives. He helped control the Native Americans and the affairs along with it. -
Leading the a War of 1812 Expedition
William Clark was chosen to lead the expedition. This lead to the establishment of Fort Shelby in Wisconsin. The was during the time he was appointed governor of the Missouri Territory. -
Wife's Death
Clark's wife, Julia Hancock, passed away, he remarried her cousin, Harriet Radford. Together, they had three children. -
New Job
Clark got the job of Superintendent of Indian Affairs by President Monroe appointing him. He's known as the most important person to handle Native American issues west of the Mississippi River -
Death
At the age of 68, William Clark died with a full life lived. He was given a 35-foot marker where he was buried in Bellefontaine cemetery. He was later promoted to captain by President Clinton.
